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[quote=Anonymous]I will doubtless get flamed for this, but here's my suggestion: let your DD know that she is ALWAYS welcome to sleep in your room if that is what she needs. You might even set up a place for her to use--with a sleeping bag and pillow for example. Do this with some boundaries: she can't come into your bed, but the room is fine. I firmly believe that knowing the option is there will make a difference. Her comment about her brothers being "oblivious" is pretty revealing: it sounds like your DD is looking for reassurance that someone recognizes her fears. So take that cue from her: let her feel her feelings, ask her about what she needs in this moment, and gradually work toward teaching her skills for coping with her fears and anxieties.[/quote]
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